Diving and Snorkeling at St. Lucie Inlet
As home to the northernmost extent of Florida's Coral Reef, St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park offers excellent diving and snorkeling opportunities.

Kayak Trails at St. Lucie Inlet
When visiting St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park, make sure to check out the park’s kayak trail. It's a great way to experience the best the park has to offer when it comes to beauty and solitude.
Weeki Wachee Mermaids Need Your Help
The Weeki Wachee mermaids are doing something never done before. Their new show, “The Wonders of Weeki,” asks visitors to join the mermaids in their quest for a clean and beautiful Weeki Wachee Springs.
July Cleanups Net Almost Four Tons of Debris
In the Florida Keys, where debris from 2017s Hurricane Irma still lingers, teams launched from Bahia Honda State Park to load their kayaks and pontoon boats with all the trash they could find.
8 Surprising Things You Can Do in a State Park
Florida State Parks are great settings for popular outdoor activities like walking, swimming and bicycling. However, there are some surprising things you can do in a state park. We created a list to guide you to unique opportunities that many wouldn't expect to find in a state park. Take a look and share this insider scoop with a friend.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Thousands of Girl Scouts across America put on their scout vests and made the trek to their nearest state park for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. The Florida Park Service partnered with Girl Scouts of the USA and the National Association of State Park Directors to host the first-ever Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend on July 13-14.
Counting Chimney Swifts at Wakulla Springs Lodge
Recently, about 70 visitors gathered in the front of the Lodge to learn about the Chimney Swifts and watch their aerial dance as they entered the chimney to roost for the evening.
History of the Barnacle
Ralph Middleton Munroe, a widower from Staten Island and first Commodore of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, initially designed his home as a simple bungalow and named it "The Barnacle" because he thought the shape of the roof resembled one.
History of The Barnacle's Boathouse
The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 destroyed the original Boathouse and its contents. Devastated by the loss of his life’s work, Munroe examined how the forces of the storm led to the building’s collapse, and he used what he learned when he rebuilt later the same year.
Experience Cockroach Bay
This secluded group of islands is perfect for reconnecting with nature. See what adventures await you at Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park.
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